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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.33, 3,263.04 and 695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.33, 3,263.04 and 695.56 is: 1,043.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.33 : 3,263.04 = 695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.33/3,263.04 = 695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.33x = 3,263.04 × 695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.33x = 2,269,640.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,640.10/2,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.35

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